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With the Alder lake Treasure Hunt just days away we thought we would post some final details for everyone. Just a couple of items left to finish before Saturday. In fact, the custom order we placed for the "treasure" has arrived and looks incredible. If you missed any of the previous posts on this event, here is a quick run down with detailed driving directions to the boat launch.
Alder lake is located right off of SR 7 near the towns of Eatonville and Elbe on your way to Mount Rainier National Park. The official address is: 50324 School Rd., Eatonville, WA 98328
Directions from Tacoma- From Tacoma, take I-5 south to State Route 512. Travel east on SR 512 about 2 miles to the Pacific Avenue exit (SR 7). Go south on SR 7 about 27 miles to the intersection with School Road at the Alder Parks Store. Turn right and follow the signs to the park.
Directions from Portland- I-5 N toward SEATTLE, Take the US-12 E exit, EXIT 68, toward MORTON/YAKIMA, Turn RIGHT onto US-12 for 31 miles, At the town of Morton, Turn LEFT onto WA-7/2ND ST/NATIONAL PARK HWY. Continue to follow WA-7 for 17 miles, Turn LEFT onto MOUNTAIN HWY E/WA-7 for 5.7 miles, Turn LEFT onto SCHOOL RD.
From both directions you will see the sign for Alder lake park. which is school road. ( I have posted a pic below of the sign) Once you are on school road you will pass a very small white church on your right. Continue going straight and as the road begins to turn right you will see the entrance to the boat launch directly in front of you. The boat launch is free! I will be at the launch to help and direct everyone.
If you are coming without a boat you may still park in this same area or you can drive into Alder lake park ( there is a day use fee of $5 ) and park your car right next to the pot luck area. From there you can meet up with everyone at the mooring docks just a short walk away.
Once you have launched your boat you will be directed to the mooring docks where you will receive your treasure map and other information. We will begin sending the first few boats on their way around 9:30AM. Everyone will be leaving at different times so arriving later is just fine.
We will be having a pot luck after the treasure hunt so bring something to share. If you need to heat your item you can use charcoal which you will need to bring but if it needs to be refrigerated you will need to bring a cooler. We will provide the plastic utensils for eating and the paper plates but please bring your own drinks and serving spoons, forks, etc.
If you have any questions feel free to send a message on the board or give me a call at 253-377-7868 On the day of the event you will not be able to reach me as my cell coverage is non-existent at this lake. Perhaps Marty or others could post their numbers as well in case someone needs assistance the day of the event?
We are very excited for the 27th to come!! With a full year of planning into this event it is a lot of fun to see it all come together. So if you care to partake in this lovely soiree or in other words pilfer yer black weaselly guts out then we'll see you at Alder lake this Saturday!!!
Alder lake is located right off of SR 7 near the towns of Eatonville and Elbe on your way to Mount Rainier National Park. The official address is: 50324 School Rd., Eatonville, WA 98328
Directions from Tacoma- From Tacoma, take I-5 south to State Route 512. Travel east on SR 512 about 2 miles to the Pacific Avenue exit (SR 7). Go south on SR 7 about 27 miles to the intersection with School Road at the Alder Parks Store. Turn right and follow the signs to the park.
Directions from Portland- I-5 N toward SEATTLE, Take the US-12 E exit, EXIT 68, toward MORTON/YAKIMA, Turn RIGHT onto US-12 for 31 miles, At the town of Morton, Turn LEFT onto WA-7/2ND ST/NATIONAL PARK HWY. Continue to follow WA-7 for 17 miles, Turn LEFT onto MOUNTAIN HWY E/WA-7 for 5.7 miles, Turn LEFT onto SCHOOL RD.
From both directions you will see the sign for Alder lake park. which is school road. ( I have posted a pic below of the sign) Once you are on school road you will pass a very small white church on your right. Continue going straight and as the road begins to turn right you will see the entrance to the boat launch directly in front of you. The boat launch is free! I will be at the launch to help and direct everyone.
If you are coming without a boat you may still park in this same area or you can drive into Alder lake park ( there is a day use fee of $5 ) and park your car right next to the pot luck area. From there you can meet up with everyone at the mooring docks just a short walk away.
Once you have launched your boat you will be directed to the mooring docks where you will receive your treasure map and other information. We will begin sending the first few boats on their way around 9:30AM. Everyone will be leaving at different times so arriving later is just fine.
We will be having a pot luck after the treasure hunt so bring something to share. If you need to heat your item you can use charcoal which you will need to bring but if it needs to be refrigerated you will need to bring a cooler. We will provide the plastic utensils for eating and the paper plates but please bring your own drinks and serving spoons, forks, etc.
If you have any questions feel free to send a message on the board or give me a call at 253-377-7868 On the day of the event you will not be able to reach me as my cell coverage is non-existent at this lake. Perhaps Marty or others could post their numbers as well in case someone needs assistance the day of the event?
We are very excited for the 27th to come!! With a full year of planning into this event it is a lot of fun to see it all come together. So if you care to partake in this lovely soiree or in other words pilfer yer black weaselly guts out then we'll see you at Alder lake this Saturday!!!
) I will have my Tolly for the day. I know that the launch and docks will be fine for a inboard with prop and rudder, but does the actual treasure hunt require beaching and hiking? Not that it will effect me coming, I just want to see if Cole will need his swim suit to go ashore.
You may want more than sandals or flip flops for a very short walk, if there is walking to do that is???? We can't be sure where the pirates hid their treasure so just be prepared. Those pesky pirates can be quite sneaky!
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